<ul><li>Using UAVs in disaster management presents both challenges and opportunities, as demonstrated during the response to Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.</li><li>The Asheville Police Department's UAV unit played a key role in aerial overwatch, surveying impacted areas, and coordinating missions across agencies.</li><li>Lessons from the response include the need for robust connectivity solutions and collaboration between public safety agencies and industry partners.</li><li>Future considerations for UAV disaster response include ensuring reliable connectivity, proactive coordination, cross-agency budgeting, and advanced UAV training.</li></ul>

Lessons from Hurricane Helene: How UAVs Supported Emergency Response in Western North Carolina

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